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1 Creating posters using PowerPoint
6 April 2019

2 Kim Richmond Linda Stephen IT Services Training & Documentation Team University of Aberdeen

3 Workshop overview Presentation & hands-on session (2.5 hours)
We will cover  General design advice Layout, colours, font sizes, images, alignment etc.  How to use PowerPoint as a tool for creating posters Create an A0 poster: set up the page, add columns, format background colours, apply styles, insert text, graphics and charts. We won’t cover  Text content, writing style © TaD Team, University of Aberdeen, 2017

4 Aims of a poster “ ” A poster should provide a brief and interesting summary of your research through concise, easy-to-read text, a simple design, and attractive images. University of Delaware © TaD Team, University of Aberdeen, 2017

5 Posters at Conferences/Events
Aims Concise and focused visual presentation of research Showcase your work Disseminate research findings Catch the attention of other delegates Encourage discussion Create opportunities for networking © TaD Team, University of Aberdeen, 2017

6 Creating your poster- content
Take advice from supervisor Typical components of scientific poster Title Author name(s), and institutional or departmental affiliation Abstract/Summary* Introduction/Background Methods Results Conclusions/Discussion References* Acknowledgments* * Sometimes omitted, depending on context © TaD Team, University of Aberdeen, 2017

7 Creating your poster- practicalities
Why use PowerPoint?  Ease of access Installed on classroom PCs  Compatibility Copy and paste between Word, Excel etc.  Familiarity Similar tools across Office 2016 © TaD Team, University of Aberdeen, 2017

8 Creating your poster- other options
Microsoft Publisher Similar to PowerPoint, preset columns, inbuilt styles Adobe InDesign Perhaps less familiar, but more flexible and powerful tools © TaD Team, University of Aberdeen, 2017

9 Creating your poster- planning
Before you start - preparation is key Check conference/event guidelines How much space have you been allocated? Plan your content in advance Title, text, labels, charts, illustrations? Focus on major findings What is the story of your research? © TaD Team, University of Aberdeen, 2017

10 Creating your poster- layout
Less is more! make use of ‘white space’ Use grids and guides frame content and give ‘breathing room’ support layout structure align objects equal top and side margins bottom margin can be slightly deeper © TaD Team, University of Aberdeen, 2017

11 Creating your poster- flow
Flow of narrative should be clear from layout Think ‘spatial organisation’ Arrange information in columns (top to bottom, left to right) Guide readers using headings, numbers, arrows Balance Is one side text or image heavy? Are column widths easy to scan? © TaD Team, University of Aberdeen, 2017

12 Creating your poster- use of colour
Colours and contrast Keep it simple! Use colour sparingly Use a pale colour or white for the background Use black, or a dark colour for body text Avoid background images, patterns or textures Be careful using transparent overlays, difficult to read high contrast low contrast low contrast high contrast low contrast low contrast high contrast high contrast © TaD Team, University of Aberdeen, 2017

13 Creating your poster- graphics
Graphs, charts, images Use where possible to support text Eye catching, easily remembered Prepare images in advance Keep within dpi resolution JPG, bitmap or TIFF formats are easiest to use Avoid images saved directly from the web © TaD Team, University of Aberdeen, 2017

14 Creating your poster-text
All text should be readable from 1-1.5m Title: 72pt – 120pt Body text: 24pt – 48pt Section headings: at least 50% larger than body text Be consistent in styling headings, captions etc. Avoid mixing too many font styles and colours © TaD Team, University of Aberdeen, 2017

15 Creating your poster- readability
Text Use sans-serif fonts (clear and uncluttered) Calibri, Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, Tahoma Avoid overuse of UPPERCASE Left aligned text is easier to read © TaD Team, University of Aberdeen, 2017

16 Copyright General guidelines One of the following points must apply
Solely to demonstrate a point Not be for commercial purposes Fair dealing Accompanied by a sufficient acknowledgement This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY © TaD Team, University of Aberdeen, 2017

17 UoD Templates Research poster templates are available
University of Dundee logo Pre-set Title and Heading styles UoD colour palette for backgrounds and charts Suggestions and guidance on layout Available for portrait or landscape posters © TaD Team, University of Aberdeen, 2017

18 Creating your poster Final checks
Save your work frequently, keep a backup copy Check your speling [sic] – at least twice! Make sure all charts, tables and images are labelled Ask others to review your poster © TaD Team, University of Aberdeen, 2017

19 Printing your poster At the printers
Get your poster to the printers well in advance of a conference or event to allow for amendments or adjustments to get into the printing queue! Ask your printer for an A3 colour proof Laminating? ask for non-reflective/matt finish Price for A0 at 05/03/ £30 on stiff paper (lamination £20) © TaD Team, University of Aberdeen, 2017

20 Printing- contact details
University of Dundee – Creative Services Print Unit DJCAD, Level 5 Matthew Building © TaD Team, University of Aberdeen, 2017

21 On the day Tips When presenting your poster, remember – you are the expert make sure you know your work inside out have a quick 2 minute summary ready, but also have a more detailed version prepared Provide A4 handouts of the poster Take a laptop for demonstration purposes © TaD Team, University of Aberdeen, 2017

22 Poster design – good or bad?
Click the link below for guidance and information on good poster design © TaD Team, University of Aberdeen, 2017

23 Thank you! IT Services Training & Documentation Team University of Aberdeen

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